I Just Am - A Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance
The BookThe AuthorsReviewsPress ReleaseMedia MaterialsBook ExcerptBook Tour


Bryan Lambke with the puppet he uses to explain Down Syndrome at speaking engagements.




Book Tour

2007

Karen and Tom Lambke, along with their daughter Shauna, are proud to announce the induction of their son, Bryan, into the Sports Hall of Fame for the City of Chandler. The ceremony and luncheon are scheduled for Saturday, December 15, at Hamilton High School in Chandler at 11am. Guest presenters include Eddie Basha and Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn. Bryan will be the first Special Olympics athlete to be honored at this 4th annual Hall of Fame induction. Tickets for the lucheon and ceremony will be available near the end of October and can be purchased at the Chandler Museum at 178 E. Commonwealth, which is directly west of the downtown Chandler Library, or by calling 480-782-2717.

November 20th, 8:00 - 8:30
Westar Elementary
17777 W. Westar Dr.
Goodyear, AZ

November 20th, 9:45 - 10:30
Estrella Mountain Elementary
10301 S. San Miguel
Goodyear, AZ

November 20th, 12:00 - 12:30
Freedom Elementary
22150 W. Sundance Parkway South
Buckeye, AZ

November 20th, 2:00 - 3:00
Rainbow Valley
19716 W. Narramore Rd.
Buckeye, AZ

Thursday, April 19
7:30pm-9:30pm
Congregation Etz Chaim – West Suburban Parent Support Group for Down Syndrome
1710 S. Highland Avenue
Lombard, IL
630-627-3912

Saturday, April 14th
9am-5pm
Arizona Book Festival
Carnegie Center, 1101 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ
602-257-0335

Sunday, March 25th
9am-5pm
Globe Centennial Book Fair
339 S. Broad Street
Globe, AZ 928-425-6111

May 19th, 2006
The Lambke family participated in the 6th annual Best Buddies/Volvo Bike Challenge to raise mondy for Best Buddies which provides friends and jobs to people with intellectual disabilities. Best Buddies was started by Anthony Shriver in 1989 as a way to empower people with intellectual disabilities to have a presence online through e-Buddies, developing Best Buddies chapters in schools to encourage students to give back by helping individuals have fun.





Saturday, March 10th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Encanto Park, Amp Island
2605 N. 15th Ave. NE corner of Encanto & 15th Ave.
in conjunction with the Leti Foundation

Tuesday, Feb 27th
6:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Dana Park Village Square
1758 S. Val Vista Drive
Mesa, 480-545-8507
in conjunction with Down Syndrome Network Arizona celebrating a Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Saturday, Feb 24th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Happy Valley Towne Center
2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 2
Phoenix, 623-780-3300
in conjunction with Down Syndrome Network Arizona celebrating a Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Wednesday, Feb 21st
6:00 pm
Terroir Wine Club
7001 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ

Saturday, Feb 17th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 42
Phoenix, 480-538-8520
in conjunction with Down Syndrome Network Arizona celebrating a Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Wednesday, January 25th
9:35 am MST (11:35 am Eastern)
WIBQ
1476 Main St
Sarasota, FL
www.suncoastmagazine.com

2006

Monday, August 21
1:00 pm EST
Christine Summers on CK Today - CFCO
www.630cfco.com

Friday morning, May 19
Good Morning Boston with Anthony Kennedy Shriver

Wednesday, April 26th
11:00 am MST
KMSB-TV Fox 11
1855 N 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ

Wednesday, April 5th
10:45 am MST
KPNX-TV Channel 12 Arizona Midday
1101 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ

Thursday, March 30th
9:00 am MST
KDKB-FM
1167 W Javelina Ave
Mesa, AZ


Speaking Engagements

...We learned a lot and the kids really took to the lesson, and have requested to be able to play with the kids in the self contained room here at Marley Park. I am blessed to facilitate such amazing growth and cultural awareness. I'll keep you and Bryan in mind for future presentations!!
Susan Hout
Marley Park


2007

Wednesday, Feb 21st
3:00 pm
ASU Kinesiology Building
Classroom of Dr. Shannon Ringenbach

Thursday, Feb 8th
5:00 pm
ASU Farmer Building, Room 226
Classroom of Dr. Barbara McLoone

Tuesday, Jan 30th
5:00 pm
ASU AG Building, Room 181
Classroom of Dr. Barbara McLoone

2006

10/14 - Best Buddies Bike Challenge Hearst Castle, 10/30 - ASU class downtown Phx with Kelly Ramella

9/14 - First grade class at Marley Park Elementary

9/14 - ASU class with Michelle Jung

8/31 - APRA Conference (Arizona Parks and Recreation Association) at the Mesa Convention Center

8/25 - Bright Beginnings Charter School in Chandler, 6th grade and kindergarten

5/11 - ASU class at Corona HS with Dr. Heather Wells

4/6 - ASU class with Dr Shannon Ringenbach

4/11 - ASU class with Dr. Shannon Ringenbach

3/23 and 3/28 - ASU classes with Dr. Barbara McClune

2/22 - ASU class with Dr Shannon Ringenbach



ISBN: 978-1-58985-020-0, Five Star Publications, Inc.
Phone 480-940-8182 / Toll-free 866-471-0777 / Fax 480-940-8787
e-mail: info@fivestarpublications.com
Website: www.IJustAm.org
Publication Date: 2006




The Book  |  The Authors  |  Reviews  |  Press Release  |  Media Materials

© 2005 -2008 Five Star Publications, Inc. No portion of this website may be reprinted without express written consent of Five Star Publications, Inc.